EiA600 Series Smoke + Heat Alarms Battery Powered Smoke + Heat Alarms EiA600 Series Instructions Read and retain for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. The booklet should be regarded as part of the product.
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ALARM SHOULD BE CEILING MOUNTED AT LEAST 12” FROM WALLS & OBSTRUCTIONS, IDEALLY CENTRALLY IN ROOM / AREA DETACH THE ALARM FROM THE MOUNTING PLATE. PLACE YOUR THUMB OVER THE BATTERIES AND CAREFULLY REMOVE THE PULL TAB TO POWER THE UNIT (Discard cardboard between base and alarm) PRESS THE TEST BUTTON TEST ALARM AT LEAST WEEKLY...
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Table 1 Model Description Multi-Criteria Comment EiA660W Multi-Criteria Optical RF upgradeable Smoke Alarm EiA660iW Multi-Criteria Optical RF upgradeable Smoke Alarm with AudioLINK Model Description Heat Comment EiA630W Heat Alarm RF upgradeable EiA630iW Heat Alarm with RF upgradeable AudioLINK...
EiA600 Series Indicator Summary Normal Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder Operation Power Up Insert Battery 1 Flash 1 Flash Standby Sensing Fire Rapid Full sound flashing Test Mode Action Red LED Yellow LED Sounder Test Smoke Press Button Rapid...
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smoke flashes rapidly to indicate this is the Alarm sensing smoke/ fire. Follow the instructions in section 3 and evacuate the building. Test Mode Pressing the test button will check the Alarm functions and result in a ramp-up to full sound and a rapid flashing of the red LED under normal conditions.
Check with your local Fire Department for current requirements in your area. SMOKE ALARMS - EiA600 Series Sufficient smoke must enter your Smoke Alarm before it will respond. Your Smoke Alarm needs to be within 20ft of the fire...
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where they can be heard throughout the property, so they can wake you and your family in time for everyone to escape. A single Smoke Alarm will give some protection if it is properly installed, but most homes will require at least two or more (preferably interconnected) to ensure that a reliable early warning is given.
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Recommended Protection Checking to Make Sure Alarms Can Be Heard With the Alarms sounding in their intended locations check to make sure that the Alarm can be heard in each bedroom with the door closed, above the sound of any TV/audio systems. The TV/ audio systems should be set to a reasonably loud conversation level.
the insect screen mesh and prevent smoke from entering the Smoke Alarm chamber. • Do not locate in insect-infested areas. Small insects getting into the Smoke Alarm chamber can cause intermittent alarms. • Places where the normal temperature can exceed 100°F or be below 40°F such as attics, furnace rooms, directly above ovens or cooktops, bathrooms, etc., as mounting in such locations could cause nuisance alarms.
Replace worn or damaged sockets, switches, home wiring and cracked or frayed electrical cords and plugs. Do not overload electrical circuits. Keep matches away from children. Never smoke in bed. In rooms where you do smoke, always check under cushions for smoldering cigarettes and ashes. Be sure all electrical appliances and tools have a recognized approval label.
Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes, and tornadoes. If this Alarm should become defective within the warranty period, it must be returned to Ei Electronics, with proof of purchase, carefully packaged, with the problem clearly stated. We shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
7. Installation Installation Procedure 1. Select a location complying with the advice in Section 2. 2. Lift off the mounting plate from the Smoke Alarm and discard the cardboard insert. 3. Place the mounting plate on the ceiling exactly where you want to mount the Alarm.
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7. Press the Test button on each Alarm to ensure that the Alarm works (see Figure 7). 8. If using RF Modules, see relevant RF Module instructions. Install all the other Alarms similarly. Smoke Alarm Figure 7 Tamper Proofing the Alarms The Alarm can be made tamper-proof to prevent unauthorized removal of the Alarm.
8. Testing and Maintenance Your Alarm is a life-saving device and should be checked periodically. Manually Testing your Alarms It is recommended that you test your Alarms after installation and then at least weekly to ensure the units are working. It will also help you and your family to become familiar with the sound of the Alarms.
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Battery Replacement When the battery power is low, and replacement is necessary, the Smoke Alarm will “beep” and the yellow light will flash at the same time about once every 48 seconds for at least 30 days. The battery must then be replaced. Also, replace the battery if the Alarm does not sound when the Test Button is pressed.
The latest design, materials, and manufacturing techniques have been used in the construction of Ei Electronics Alarms to minimize the effects of contamination. However, it is impossible to completely eliminate the effect of dust and insect contamination, and therefore, to prolong the life of the Alarm you must ensure that it is kept clean so that excess dust does not build up.
10. Technical Specification Power : 1x 3V CR123A Lithium Batteries (replaceable) Optional second Battery for extended Life Alarm Type : Multi-Criteria Test/Silence Button : Checks horn circuit / silences Alarm for 10 minutes Sensor Type : See Table 1 Operating Temperature : 40°F to 100°F Humidity Range : 15% to 95% R.H.
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